MLB FanDuel Picks for May 19, 2023

Daily Player Picks

Updated Throughout the Day

Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.


Pitchers

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zac Gallen ARI $11,600 45.68 3.94
Shane McClanahan TB $11,200 41.68 3.72
Joe Ryan MIN $11,000 40.78 3.71
Sandy Alcantara MIA $10,400 31.33 3.01

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Zac Gallen ARI $11,600 45.68 3.94
Shane McClanahan TB $11,200 41.68 3.72
Joe Ryan MIN $11,000 40.78 3.71
Zack Greinke KC $6,600 23.64 3.58

Catcher/First Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Freddie Freeman LAD $4,000 14.71 3.68
Salvador Perez KC $3,100 13.58 4.38
Christian Walker ARI $3,500 13.12 3.75
Anthony Rizzo NYY $3,300 12.85 3.90

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Josh Naylor CLE $2,600 11.82 4.54
Salvador Perez KC $3,100 13.58 4.38
Ryan Noda OAK $2,800 11.93 4.26
Brandon Belt TOR $2,500 10.39 4.16

Second Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Marcus Semien TEX $4,200 13.51 3.22
Jose Altuve HOU $3,400 13.00 3.82
Nolan Gorman STL $3,500 12.03 3.44
Jonathan India CIN $3,500 11.85 3.39

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Ha-Seong Kim SD $2,500 10.41 4.16
Miguel Vargas LAD $2,700 11.03 4.09
Jose Altuve HOU $3,400 13.00 3.82
Ketel Marte ARI $3,000 11.22 3.74

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Short Stop

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Bobby Witt Jr. KC $3,500 13.34 3.81
Bo Bichette TOR $3,700 13.07 3.53
Matt McLain CIN $2,400 12.31 5.13
Wander Franco TB $4,000 12.11 3.03

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Matt McLain CIN $2,400 12.31 5.13
Anthony Volpe NYY $2,900 11.61 4.00
Alan Trejo COL $2,100 8.20 3.91
Carlos Correa MIN $2,900 11.21 3.86

Third Base

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Bregman HOU $3,000 12.16 4.05
Nolan Arenado STL $3,400 12.13 3.57
Jake Burger CWS $3,000 11.83 3.94
José Ramírez CLE $3,300 11.43 3.46

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Alex Bregman HOU $3,000 12.16 4.05
Jean Segura MIA $2,200 8.90 4.04
Jake Burger CWS $3,000 11.83 3.94
Josh Rojas ARI $2,900 10.84 3.74

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Outfield

Best Rating

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Aaron Judge NYY $4,500 16.89 3.75
Byron Buxton MIN $3,500 14.34 4.10
Ronald Acuña Jr. ATL $4,600 14.27 3.10
Adolis García TEX $4,100 14.22 3.47
Jake Fraley CIN $2,900 14.10 4.86
Josh Lowe TB $3,800 13.94 3.67
Yordan Alvarez HOU $4,300 13.59 3.16
Corbin Carroll ARI $3,300 13.43 4.07

Best Values

Name Team Cost Expected Value
Mickey Moniak LAA $2,000 10.17 5.09
Jake Fraley CIN $2,900 14.10 4.86
JJ Bleday OAK $2,000 8.75 4.37
Brenton Doyle COL $2,700 11.69 4.33
Anthony Santander BAL $3,000 12.74 4.25
Lane Thomas WSH $2,900 12.27 4.23
Rob Refsnyder BOS $2,500 10.58 4.23
Ryan McKenna BAL $2,100 8.75 4.17

Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.